Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary
$2,176/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Tennessee is $2,176 per week. This is 25% lower than the US average of $2,716.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$2,176/week
Tennessee
25% lower than the US average.
$2,716/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
Only Nashville, Tennessee reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,086 per week. Nashville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,528. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,176 per week — Nashville, Tennessee pays 4% less.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $2,086 | $2,528 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical First Assistants in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,766 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,389) and North Carolina ($2,243). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,800. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,176 per week — Virginia pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $2,766 | $2,800 |
| Ohio | $2,389 | $2,720 |
| North Carolina | $2,243 | $2,243 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Tennessee?
Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,142) and Seven Healthcare ($2,113). Coast Medical Service has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,528. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,176 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,142 | $2,528 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,113 | $2,113 |
| VyTalent Solutions | $1,889 | $1,889 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Certified Surgical First Assist
- Nashville, Tennessee
- 2804-TN St Thomas Midtown Hospital
- ADN Healthcare
UP TO $2,305/wk
Travel Surgical First Assistant
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Nightingale Nurses - Allied
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,400/week
Certified Surgical First Assist
- Nashville, TN
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,305/week
First Assist Technician
- Chattanooga, TN
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,190/week
First Assist Technician
- Hermitage, TN
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,190/week
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